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Carter Glass

Democrat · House and Senate · Virginia · 1902–1946

Carter Glass was a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from Virginia, serving 1902–1946. Cast 3,355 votes and missed 39.6%.

Years in Congress
37
Votes missed
39.6%
Born
1858
Died
1946

Biography

Carter Glass (January 4, 1858 – May 28, 1946) was an American newspaper publisher and Democratic politician from Lynchburg, Virginia. He represented Virginia in both houses of Congress and served as the United States secretary of the treasury under President Woodrow Wilson. He played a major role in the establishment of the U.S.

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Terms in office

  • House, Virginia, 6th District1902–1918 · Democrat
  • Senate, Virginia1920–1946 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Carter Glass (D-VA), House & Senate 1902–1946,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/G000232/carter-glass (accessed 2026-10-14).

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